Control Panel Technician

Sonepar•Taunton, MA

20h•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Sonepar Automated Solutions is seeking a Control Panel Technician to join its Engineered Solutions Group in Taunton, Massachusetts. The role performs control panel fabrication, building, assembly, and manufacturing work. The technician reads mechanical layouts and electrical wiring schematics, machines and modifies panels and enclosures, mounts electrical devices, and wires control panels to meet quality standards. The position follows applicable electrical, health, safety, and environmental requirements, as well as UL standards and ISO 9001:2015 policies and procedures. Additional duties may include mechanical assembly, warehouse work, and cleanup. The position reports daily to the Taunton location. The stated schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., or Monday through Friday if preferred. Pay is $26.00 to $30.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
Ability to organize and multitask.
Ability to work independently or with a team of builders.
Ability to comprehend mechanical and electrical drawings and identify wire colors.
Ability to read and understand metric and standard tape measures and other measuring devices.
Ability to build complete control panels with minimal assistance or guidance.
Ability to fabricate complete control panel builds, including machining back panels and enclosures and wiring control panels and enclosure doors.
Proficiency in safely using fabrication tools such as powered drills, powered saws, crimpers, and cutting tools.
Ability to identify hardware components such as PLCs, VFDs, and circuit breakers and understand their roles in control panel builds.
Ability to identify wire gauges and colors and understand ampacity ratings.
Ability to produce high-quality workmanship and look for ways to improve.

Nice To Haves

Electrical trade school education.
Electrician, mechanical assembly, or electrical industry experience.

Responsibilities

Read and understand mechanical drawings and electrical control wiring schematics.
Machine, drill, and tap control panels; modify enclosures; and mechanically mount electrical devices according to mechanical layout drawings.
Wire control panels according to electrical schematic drawings.
Work in accordance with applicable electrical, health, safety, and environmental requirements, as well as UL standards and ISO 9001:2015 policies and procedures.
Perform additional assigned tasks, such as mechanical assembly, warehouse duties, and cleanup.
Build complete control panels, including machining back panels and enclosures and wiring control panels and enclosure doors.